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STA Update Regarding the Reinstatement of Practical Rescue Breaths in Tutoring and Assessment of CPR

Posted on 7th November 2022

Following updated guidance from Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK), the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) have agreed to reinstate the inclusion of rescue breaths in tutoring and assessing of CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (including chest compressions and ventilations) is a critical intervention to saving lives. The risk associated with COVID-19 has decreased because the majority of…

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STA Webinar regarding the update to STA Award in Teaching Swimming Qualification following CIMSPA Endorsement

Posted on 21st September 2022

Following CIMSPA endorsement of STA Award in Teaching Swimming qualification against the Swimming Teacher Professional Standard, STA would like to invite STA Aquatic Tutors and ATC Co-ordinator’s to a webinar to clarify the technical changes and implications of this endorsement. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 28th September at 10:00am, please register your space…

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STA is a FAB Finalist

Posted on 20th September 2022

Following on from winning the Education Provider of the Year title at the recent 2022 ukactive awards, Safety Training Awards (STA) has today been named as a finalist at this year’s FAB Awards in the top category of Awarding Organisation of the Year. The FAB (Federation of Awarding Bodies) Awards recognise the contributions made by…

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STA Award in Teaching Swimming Gains CIMSPA Endorsement

Posted on 12th September 2022

Safety Training Awards (STA) is incredibly pleased to announce that the STA Award in Teaching Swimming qualification has been endorsed against the CIMSPA Swimming Teacher Professional Standard. This endorsement is recognition from the sector’s chartered institute that the STA Award in Teaching Swimming is a professional qualification that meets the needs of employers. This acknowledgment…

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CIMSPA Endorses the STA Award in Teaching Swimming against the Professional Standard

Posted on 12th September 2022

STA is delighted to confirm that the STA Award in Teaching Swimming qualification has been restructured in accordance with the Swimming Teacher professional standard, resulting in CIMSPA endorsement, and inclusion in the ReTrain project. This endorsement serves to rubber stamp that the STA Award in Teaching Swimming is a professional qualification that meets the needs…

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Updated STA First Aid Qualifications and Resource Manuals

Posted on 31st August 2022

STA is pleased to announce the launch of the updated STA First Aid Resource Manuals and supporting resources for the following qualifications: STA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work STA Award in First Aid at Work STA Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid STA Award in Paediatric First Aid STA Award in Basic Life…

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Notification of Assessment Materials Roles, Responsibilities, and Procedures

Posted on 8th August 2022

STA would like to reiterate the roles, responsibilities, and procedures regarding STA assessment materials. ATCs must maintain the confidentiality of assessment materials throughout the entire course process. It is their responsibility to ensure all procedures are followed and the assessment is undertaken in accordance with the assessment strategy. Assessment materials will be sent by STA…

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STA Update Regarding Lifesaving Ongoing Training and Competency Assessment (OTCA) Supporting Resources

Posted on 11th July 2022

STA is pleased to provide supporting resources for Pool Lifeguards and Pool Emergency Responders Ongoing Training and Competency Assessments (OTCA). The resources include suggested schemes of work for each qualification covering the complete syllabus as well as an editable attendance register which can be downloaded from STA Online. The training schedule on i-tus has also…

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STA Update Regarding Recognition of Prior Learning for STA First Aid Qualifications from STA Award for Pool Emergency Responder

Posted on 30th June 2022

Following member enquiries, STA is pleased to confirm requirements and processes regarding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for STA First Aid Qualifications from STA Award for Pool Emergency Responder. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment [leading to the award of a qualification] that considers whether learners can demonstrate that they can…

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